June 11 to October 1, 2013
Lyons Falls Farmers Market
The 2013 Lyons Falls Farmers Market, brought to you by Lyons Falls ALIVE, opens Tuesday June 11th at noon and will be open every Tuesday noon-6pm through October 1st at Riverside Park in Lyons Falls.
We invite you to make Tuesday your Lyons Falls Farmer's Market day this summer.
For more information contact Gary or Rosita Mavis at gmavis@twcny.rr.com or (315) 348-5167
June 18, 2013
Learn to Make Artistic Prints
Learn to Make Artistic Prints!
We will be using ink, paper and natural plant material.
Call or email Theresa Decker at 315-376-8696, theresad@nrcil.net, to sign up. Brought to you by Community Connections!
Now thru July 2, 2013
2014 Tug Hill Calendar ~ Photo Contest
We are excited to announce that our 2014 Tug Hill calendar photo contest is underway! Once again, you can help Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust with your photos.
As you know, we spend a lot of time working with landowners to protect and foster responsible stewardship practices. We also focus efforts on educating the community about the region, conservation, and the importance of working farms and forests.
And that's where you come in. Whether you live here full time, seasonally, or just visit once a year - your interest in Tug Hill Tomorrow shows us you care about the region. Take your best shots of Tug Hill so in next year's calendar, we can remind everyone of the beauty in our backyard and continue our important work!
We want photos of landscapes, plants, wildlife, working farms, people smiling at the end of a good hike, etc. Send us your best 10 and it may be featured as the photo of the week on our website and facebook page.
Proceeds from the Tug Hill calendar help land protection and community programs continue.
(If you or your business is interested in sponsoring the 2014 calendar, please email: tughilloutreach@nnymail.com with the subject line:I'm interested in sponsoring the 2014 calendar)
For more information, please visit: ...more
May 31 thru October 25, 2013
Carthage Farmers' Market
Every Friday from May to October, be sure to visit the Carthage Farmers' Market from 7am to 2pm at the Farmers' Market Pavilion on Riverside Dr.
For more information, please visit: ...more
June - August 2013
Lowville Village Band Announces 2013 Concert Schedule
The Lowville Village Band, under the direction of A.J. McCall proudly announces the dates of their 2013 performance schedule.
The band will begin their series of concerts at the Millard Chamberlain Bandstand at Lowville Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday July 3 at 7 PM.
This series will continue on July 10, 24, 31 and August 7. This schedule will only change during The Lewis County Fair. The band will perform at the bandstand in front of the grandstand on Tuesday evening July 16 at 6 PM prior to the arrival of parade at the grandstand. Please try to attend as many of these programs as you would like and hear some of the finest in band music.
For more information please contact director A.J. McCall at 376-8971.
2013
Constable Hall 2013 Events
Historic Constable Hall opens for the 2013 Season on May 22nd thru September 8th.
Hours are Wednesday - Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm.
For more information, call (315) 397-2323
2013
Sunday Brunch ~ Tug Hill Vineyards
Sunday Brunch at the Tug Hill Vineyards
Seatings at 10:00, 11:30, and 1:00pm
Call for reservations: (315) 376-4336
Summer 2013
Jefferson Express Summer Workshop Schedule Released
The Jefferson Community College (JCC) Continuing Education Division has released its Jefferson Express summer non-credit workshop schedule. JCC’s Professional Growth and Personal Enrichment Series of workshops provide the tools and resources to acquire lifelong skills. Whether you are in search of ways to grow your business, start a new hobby or adopt a healthier lifestyle, Jefferson Express workshops offer something for everyone.
Workshops are held on JCC’s campus in Watertown, online and at various community venues in Alexandria Bay, Lowville, Fort Drum and Clayton.
Early registration is recommended. Registration is required prior to the start date of the workshop, however workshops with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled five days prior to the start date.
For more information, call the JCC Continuing Education Division at 315-786-2438. For the complete workshop schedule and registration form, visit: ...more
June to October 2013
Lowville Area Farmers' Market
Forest Park Pavilion at the Lewis County Fairgrounds
Open-Air/Seasonal
Opens June 1st
Saturday, 8:30am to 2:00pm
June 22, 2013
Benefit Walk for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
The event is being hosted by Amy and Dan Wolfe at the track at the Lewis County Fairgrounds at 2:00PM on Saturday, June 22nd.
Onsite preregistration will begin at 1:00PM.
For more information, contact Amy at amywolfe62@yahoo.com or Dan at wolfe1972@gmail.com
Also, those interested in registering or donating can do so online at: ...more
2013
2013 Summer Events & FREE Sunday Concerts
NYS Old Tyme Fiddlers Association's 2013 Summer Events & FREE Sunday Concerts from 2-5 PM
North American Fiddlers' Hall of Fame and Museum
1121 Comins Rd, Osceola, NY
For more information, call: (315) 599-4009 and be sure to check the NYS Old tyme Fiddlers' Association website for any changes, at: ...more
May 10 to October 13, 2013
Happy Hollow Campground Events"
For all of the events at Happy Hollow Campground, please visit: ...more
June 28, 2013
Lewis County Hospital Foundation ~ Golf Event
Lewis County Hospital Foundation
2013 Golf Event, Cookout & Sports Auction
For more information, contact Tim O'Connor, Foundation at: (315) 376-5110
June 30, 2013
"Annual Black River Challenge"
This challenging canoe & kayak race starts at the DEC boat launch in Glenfield, NY and will end at the DEC boat launch in Castorland, NY. This is a 23 mile race with no carries. The Black River provides a twisty, winding race course that is at times a fast-moving current with varying depths and various minor hazards (mid-river rocks and shoals, old locks, bridge abutments, and downed trees embedded in the river bottom).
There will be a pit stop at the halfway mark, the DEC Boat Launch at Beaches Landing, where water and bananas will be provided for racers.
There will be a post-race meal at the Crossroads Tavern in Castorland (not far from the finish), as well as a recognition ceremony.
To register or for directions to the start and finish, please contact the Chamber office (315) 376-2213
July 1-2, 2013
Boating & Personal Watercraft Course
The Bonaparte Conservation Club, Inc. and the Lewis County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a boating & PWC safety course.
The course is being held Monday, July 1st and Tuesday, July 2nd from 5-9pm at the Croghan Fire Hall, 6680 Fire Hall St, Croghan.
Students MUST attend both dates and pass an exam. Youths between the ages of 10 and 17 must successfully complete the course if they wish to operate a powerboat alone. To operate a PWC (jet-ski)you have to be at least 14 years of age and MUST also have this safety course.
Pre-Registration is required, as class size is limited to 50 students. To register call Lewis County Co-Operative Extension Service at 376-5270.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Deputy Mike Leviker by phone at 376-5221 or email: snowmobile@lewiscountyny.org
July 2013
Crafters & Artists Sidewalk Show ~ Downtown Lowville
Every Friday during the month of July, take a walk through downtown Lowville for a Crafter & Artists Sidewalk Show and Sale.
For more information, contact Barb at Marguerite's Cranberry Emporium mcegifts@gmail.com
July 6, 2013
Annual Zwanzigstein Fest
The Adirondack Mennonite Heritage Farm invites you to the Annual Z Fest.
Admission:
Old Fashion Children's Games: A collection of old-fashioned games such as three-legged races, egg on a spoon, balloon toss, and more, live animals, Wagon Rides, Tours of our historic farm, Afternoon Hymn Sing, Woodworking, Adult and Children arts and crafts, knitting, Stitching, and Quilt Tying, Silent Auction and Gift Basket drawing...and much more!
For details, please visit: ...more
July 6, 2013
Riverside Fireworks Display
Don't miss the annual Fourth of July fireworks display in Carthage at the "Turning Point Park".
For more information, please visit: ...more
July 6, 2013
6th Annual Lyons Falls Festival
The 6th Annual Lyons Falls Festival will be held Saturday July 6th from 10am to 2:30pm at Riverside Park in Lyons Falls at which time we will present our Community Service Award.
The event will start with a “Kids Parade” at 9:30am from Markham St, behind Community Bank to Riverside Park on Laura St. County and local officials will lead the parade followed by several floats, community groups and FiFi D. Clown. Line up for the parade will take place at 9am. If you would like to leave your car at Riverside Park a shuttle service will be provided to take you to the starting point of the parade.
Anyone interested in being in the parade can still contact Chris Chaufty at 377-3111.
Each child marching will get a free balloon. The kids are encouraged to dress in costume, but it is not necessary.
Activities planned are a Chinese Auction, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, a Cake Walk, other games and Arts and Crafts Vendors.
Music will be provided by the Adirondack Choir at 10:30 and the Trillium Fiddlers at 11:30. Food and beverages will be provided by the Lyons Falls Fire Department and Auxiliary. The Lyons Falls Library will have their fabulous brownie ice cream sundaes.
Lyons Falls Alive is most appreciative of all the generous donations that make this an affordable, fun, family happening. The sponsors are: The Edge Hotel, Lewis County General Hospital, Jane and Harold Allen, Stewart’s Shops, Iroquois Gas, Good Morning Realty, Re-Energy Holdings, Community Bank, Burrows Paper, Frontier, Dolhof Hardware, Fortis Us Energy, Donna and Don Hunt, Teals Express, Falls Pharmacy, Shue Brothers and the Village of Lyons Falls.
Lyons Falls Alive is also very thankful for all the volunteers who have and will give of their time, energy and talents. Any questions call Rocky Fawcett 348-9991
July 6, 2013
Old Tyme Country Fair
Spend the day in beautiful Brantingham for the "Old Tyme Country Fair"!
Fair runs from 10-3 at Camp Aldersgate
There will be over 30 crafters featuring jewelry, furniture refinishing, antiques, wood crafts, hand sewn items, folding Adirondack furniture, cross stitch, candles, fresh vegetables, face painting and much more!
AND see what treasures await at the "Community Wide Yard Sale" throughout Brantingham from 9-4.
For more information, call: (315) 348-7019 or (484) 560-3110
July 11, 2013
Annual BBQ ~ Brookside Senior Living Community
Annual BBQ at Brookside Senior-Living Community, on Thursday, July 11th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, salt potatoes, fresh rolls, lemonade, cookie and watermelon.
Delight in the music entertainment of Rosin Rhapsody (5:00 - 6:00 pm) and Romeyn Noftsier (6:00 -7:00 pm).
All proceeds benefit the Benevolent Fund, a program which aids seniors in the Brookside community during times of financial crisis.
Call the Brookside office at:376-4333 for more information.
July 12, 2013
Constable Hall "50+" Golf Tournament
Constable Hall is hosting their first 50+ Golf Tournament on July 12th at Turin Highlands. This will be a 9 hole course, two person, Captain & Crew starting at 12:30.
$60 per 2-person team, includes cart, 9 holes of golf, refreshments and prizes after the tournament at Turin Highlands in Turin, NY.
To register your team, please contact: Chris Panik (315) 397-2073 OR Kelley Campbell (315) 782-0290.
July 12, 2013
Fritz's Polka Band
Fritz’s Polka Band to Perform in West Leyden On Friday, July 12th from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Fritz’s Polka Band will perform at the handicapped accessible West Leyden Town Park, which is located at the corner of the Osceola and Mud Lake Roads. Community members of all ages are invited to attend this free performance. Bring your lawn chairs, dancing shoes, and a friend.
Refreshments including pierogies, sauerkraut, kielbasa, and pies will be available. The Town of Lewis Library will sponsor this program as part of the grant entitled “Make It, Take It, Listen and Learn Too!” and the program is made possible, in part, with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.
July 13, 2013
Highmarket Wheelers KIDS RIDE
Free ride for member’s kids!
The Highmarket Wheelers ATV Club is having a ride for our members kids, ages 8-13.
There will be 5 stops:
The Ride will be followed by a Pizza Party for kids only, video games and prizes. All kids participating in the ride will win a prize.
****You MUST register for the ride in advance. Please call (315)942-2080 by June 30th****
2013
NYS Water Cross Racing
The Flat Rock Inn is host to New York State Water Cross racing in June, July, August, and September. There are camping areas available on the grounds. Some sites have full view of the races. Its great fun for the whole Family.
2013 Dates:
For more information, please visit: ...more
July 16-20, 2013
193rd Lewis County Fair
Fair Parking:
The Fair is open from 10am to 12 midnight and the Midway opens at 12 noon.
For details, please visit: ...more
July 16, 2013
Creative Writing Workshop
Creative Writing Workshop, at NRCIL Office 7632 N. State Street, Lowville.
Taught by Kim Cavanaugh, on July 16th, from 5 to 7pm.
Bring your favorite CD!
Cost is free!
Bring a friend!
PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE EVENT. Call Theresa Decker, at 315-376-8696, or email theresad@nrcil.net.
July 17, 2013
Photography Basics
Photography Basics! Taught by Ben Fowler of Big Bear Photography…all topics covered!
Wednesday July 17th, from 2:30-5pm, at NRCIL office, 7632 N. State Street, Lowville.
Free to attend!
Bring your questions, creativity and a friend!
PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE EVENT. Call Theresa Decker, at 315-376-8696, or email theresad@nrcil.net.
July 22, 2013
Learn to Make Stepping Stones
Learn to Make Stepping Stones as a beautiful addition to your garden or patio, or just as art!
The class is taught by Dawn Myers:
Please Call Theresa Decker at 315-376-8696, or email theresad@nrcil.net to sign up!
2013
Guided Treks & Events with the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust
Saturday, July 27th
Saturday, September 28th
For more information, visit: ...more
July 27, 2013
Highmarket Wheelers ATV Club ~ Poker Run
Highmarket Wheelers ATV Club Poker Run is being held Saturday, July 27th from 9am to 5pm
Donation of $10 per rider
Prizes for 3 BEST Hands:
Registration is Saturday at the Highmarket Inn from 9am to 12pm.
There will be 10 stops:
Tuggers, Pine Tree and the Hideaway are BONUS STOPS...make 5 stops plus 2 of the 3 bonus stops and get 2 extra cards.
Gas is available at Barrows Performance, Flat Rock Inn, Nice & Easy and Brantingham General Store
Proceeds to benefit the Highmarket Wheelers ATV Trails
July 27, 2013
Taking Care of our Own ~ Benefit Day
Where: Glenfield Fire Hall
For more information, visit: ...more
August 3, 2013
RiverFest
Do you paddle? If so, then plan to attend RiverFest! This is a fun canoe and kayak event for everyone to simply enjoy the Black River.
We encourage everyone to PRE-REGISTER
Pre-registering is easy and will save you time! You can pre-register by contacting the Lewis County Chamber: (315) 376-2213 or email donna@lewiscountychamber.org
You can pay via credit/debit card or by sending a check to the Chamber before July 30th. (Check must be received in the office by July 30th), you can also pay with cash or check the day of the event!
Each paddler must complete & sign BOTH the Chamber Release of Liability form and the appropriate (adult/minor) ACA Membership form.
COST: $5.00 per paddler to cover the cost of insurance
August, 2013
Guided Mountain Biking Trips
Meet at the Great Lot Sportsman's Club on Osceola Road at Noon. Riders can follow the guide or take a map and explore the many miles of dirt trails on their own.
Afterwards riders will be treated to a burger burn and refreshments at the clubhouse. The ride is FREE and open to all age groups!
For more information or to sign up please contact Guy at: (315) 378-7592.
August 15, 2013
Candle Light Concert and Buffet
Join us for a Candle Light Concert and Buffet at Constable Hall on August 15th from 5:30 to 9pm.
For more information contact Constable Hall at (315) 397-2323.
August 24, 2013
Tuggers 7th Annual Tug Hill 500
Don't miss a "Day on the Hill" for the Tug Hill 500 ATV ride!
Registration Friday August 23rd at Tuggers from 6pm-9pm
OR
Saturday August 24th at Tuggers from 9am-12pm
9 different stops, food, games, music and much more!
Maps available day of ride
For more information or to make reservations for RV Sites, tent sites and cabins, please call Tuggers at (315) 688-2627
August & September 2013
2013 Beaver River Whitewater Release Schedule
September 6-8, 2013
Flywheels & Pulleys Gas Engine Show
Flywheels and Pulleys Annual Old Time Gas and Steam Engine Show on their beautiful grounds on Route 26 in Constableville, NY. Great show, always tons of antique power displays, with a large flea market and crafts.
Contact John or Olga Miller at [315] 465-4206
Friday, Fish Fry, 5pm; Auction 6pm
Saturday, Chicken BBQ, tractor pull 2pm, music in the afternoon, watermelon eating contest, ladies cross - cut for fun 4;30pm, band and dance 8-11pm and much more!!
Sunday --- Pancake breakfast 7-10am, Kids' Pull 10 to noon, country music 12-4pm in the big barn, womans fry pan throw 10am, horizontal greased pole contest, garden tractor pull 1-3pm, chicken bbq, music 12-4pm, raffle drawings at 3pm.
September 7, 2013
FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
***FREE*** Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Lewis County Transfer Station, 7956 NYS Route 26, Lowville, NY from 8:00am to 12:00pm
Open to all residents of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties.
Sponsored by the Development Authority of the North Country, Lewis County and NYS Department of Environment Conservation
For more information about what is accepted and what is not, please call (315) 661-3234 or visit: ...more
September 7-8, 2013
Homesteading Fair 2013
2013 Homesteading Fair is held at the Maple Ridge Center, East Road, Lowville, NY.
Saturday Sept. 7th from 8am to 5pm
Sunday Sept. 8th from 8am to 4pm
Breakfast both days by the Maple Museum at the Maple Ridge Center from 8-11am.
Workshops ~ DIY Projects ~ Demonstrations
Gardening * Canning & Preserving * Beekeeping * Maple Syrup Production * Woodlot Forestry * Small Scale Farming * Raising Poultry * AND MUCH MORE!!
There will be vendors, Farmer's Marketplace and Food
Tickets are $10 per day or $15 for the weekend...Available HERE at the Chamber office!
Find it on Facebook or for more information, contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension Lewis County (315) 376-5270
September 14, 2013
POW-MIA Train ~ Adirondack Scenic Railroad
The "POW-MIA Train" runs on Saturday September 14th.
Reservations required
Veterans & Active Military Ride for FREE with Valid ID
Call Thendara station: (315) 369-6290.
Call Utica station: (315) 724-0700
September 21, 2013
Annual Cream Cheese Festival
Don't miss the "Annual Cream Cheese Festival" in downtown Lowville, NY. Live music, food and local artists along with over $5,000 in cash prizes and tons of things to do and see!!
For more information, please visit: ...more
October 11-13, 2013
Annual Fall Black-Moose Kayak Event
Lyons Falls Alive and local kayakers are hosting the "Annual Fall Black-Moose Kayak Event" in Lyons Falls, NY.
The Moose River makes for one of the greatest Class III, IV & V Kayaking in the USA there is also flat water paddling on the Black River.
Camping will be available at Riverside Park on Laura St where the Moose River joins the Black River. The cost for one campsite for 2 days of camping is $10. For those of you who prefer warmer accommodations, The Edge Hotel on Rt 12 in Lyons Falls. Visit their website: www.theedgehotel.com
The people of Lyons Falls are planning many various activities including:
The Moose River is very accessible and there will be several good viewing points between Fowlerville and Lyons Falls both Saturday and Sunday for the event. For the more adventuresome there will be guided walks upstream on the north side of the Moose River from recreation area and canoe launch at Lyonsdale.
For more information, contact Rocky Fawcett at (315) 348-9991
October 19, 2013
Taste of Home Cooking School
Mark your calendars and don't miss the "Taste of Home Cooking School" on October 19th at the Lowville Academy School Auditorium.
Doors open at noon so you'll have plenty of time to view all the vendors before the show starts at 3PM and ends at 6PM.
There will be vendors, cookbooks for sale, and much more!
For tickets call: 376-2321
November 9, 2013
The Jefferson Gala
The Jefferson Gala, an annual fundraiser for the JCC Foundation, will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
The JCC Foundation administers 290 scholarships totaling nearly $300,000 in aid to students each year, and the donors and scholarship recipients met for the first time at the Jefferson Community College (JCC) Foundation Annual Scholars Reception held in late April. With nearly 200 scholarship donors, students, faculty and staff in attendance, the Scholars Reception provided the opportunity for contributors to see how their philanthropy is distributed and for students to speak in person to their donor while building relationships.
“The Scholars Reception" is a special opportunity for students to thank their benefactors personally, and for donors to see the fruits of their investments,” says Chrissie M. Rizzo, executive director of the JCC Foundation. “It was especially poignant this year to hear from two alumni, who sponsor a scholarship, speak publicly about how much it meant for them to receive scholarships as students, and how they now want to give back to JCC.”
For more information, contact: Pamela J. Dixon, Public Relations Technical Specialist at 315-786-2392
